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self-introduction

2

to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)

1

just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way

1

to ingest; to eat; to enter the mouth; to be able to eat

2

having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)

1

direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim

3

crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement

2

to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open

1

maximum; local maximum

1

catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)

2

denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale

1

reality

1

rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; mutual overcoming cycle (of the five elements in Chinese philosophy; wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood); excessive destructive cycle

1

to fail to escape

1

even now; still; as yet

4

lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with

1

one may well say so, but ...; even more than

2

work (e.g. of art); piece; harvest; crop; technique

1

food texture; mouthfeel

1

to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)

3

the Last Supper

1

to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard

1

flash; instant; lightning (speed)

1

not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

1

to weaken

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avant-garde art

3

objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio

3

combination

1

cohabiting but living in different worlds

1

Misery

1

company (i.e. business)

1

absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper

1

literal translation; direct translation

1

the misfortune of others tastes as sweet as honey

1

inheritance; something given or received

1

to half-rise to one's feet

1

grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching

1

engraving a seal; engraved seal; engraving; inscribing; brand (i.e. a mark of disgrace); stamp

1

commander; general; leader

1

tablecloth

2

to lend (e.g. money)

2

homicidal maniac

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staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

1

to settle (a dispute)

2

conclusion; decision; end; settlement

5

to make a firm resolution

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equipment; provision

1

street corner

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(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts

1

to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language

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